A decision in the Western Australian Court of Appeal has limited the ability of a loan guarantor to challenge its payment obligations under a guarantee – an issue that has been up in the air in recent years. read more

The federal government, in caretaker mode two weeks out from a general election, has returned to its "innovative and agile" themes, with Treasurer Scott Morrison singing the praises of ASIC's proposed "regulatory sandbox". read more

With too many investment borrowers paying loans back at rates in excess of five per cent and home loans available at rates of less than four per cent, there's one easy remedy to Australia's budget consuming negative gearing regime. read more

Libya's US$67 billion sovereign wealth fund will commence proceedings against Goldman Sachs in a London court this week, alleging that the investment bank exploited the fund by encouraging it to make risky and ultimately worthless investments. read more